On Friday, 11^th December 2015, 42 students of Class VI visited Jeevan Jyoti Ashram, Jangpura, a home for orphans taken care by Sisters of Missionaries Of Charity. They took cardigans, pairs of socks, moisturizers and a small contribution for the children of Snehalaya, which is looked after by our dear Sisters.The Jeevan Jyoti Ashram  caters to the needs of around 50 children who are physically or mentally challenged. This visit was an eye opener for both the students as well as the teachers who had accompanied them. They not only understood the importance of families but also realized that how blessed they are.

On Tuesday, 15^th December 2015, almost 40 students of Standard IX visited Mother Teresa’s Devine Foundation. This is a home to about 100 mentally challenged people. The residents had tried their hands on some astonishing craft work out of waste material to decorate their home.

The students had contributed for cardigans, towels, bathing soaps and some packets of biscuits for the residents of this Home. They also presented a beautiful programme comprising of songs, mime and dance etc. Superior and their Class teachers accompanied the children for the cause.

This trip brought the students face to face with the reality of life and that happiness can be attained by extending a helping hand.

Ms. Rita Bakshi

On 24^th November 2015, forty students of Class XII went to Shanti Avedna Sadan, where cancer patients are taken care of. The Sadan was first established in Bandra, Mumbai by LJ D’suza and then in Goa. In 1994 it was brought to Delhi by Holy Cross Sisters.On entering the Sadan, the children gave the supplements they had collected for the patients. They were warmly welcomed and shown a video, which reflected the lives of the patients in the Shanti Avedna Sadan. The students first visited the men’s ward and sang hymns and interacted with them. Next, they visited the women’s ward, where they conducted a short prayer service to seek blessings from the Lord make their life happier.The students returned realizing the true value of life.

On 26^th November 2015, almost 35 tudents of Standard VIII, accompanied by the principal, Sr Celine A, Ms Sussi and Ms Ajanta paid a visit to Nirmal Jyoti, an organisation which helps differently abled children in Vasant Kunj.The students interacted with the differently abled children and experienced life with a different angle. Seeing the joy and smiles on their faces, they realised how fortunate they are and that sharing gives an eternal pleasure.They shared biscuits, cold creams, oil and adult diapers. It was an enriching experience that the students will cherish for life.

Rita Bakshi